Banwell Primary School
Banwell, BS29 6DB · North Somerset · primary school
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48th of 56 primary schools in North Somerset we can score, 64 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 4.3/10 against 2,702 of them, against 4.0/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 59.0 · 37 | 40% | 1.47 |
| Ofsted | 6 | 35% | 0.21 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Banwell Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 6.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.0 out of 10 against all schools). The March 2026 inspection used the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 137 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the new inspection framework affect the current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Banwell Primary School
Overview
Banwell Primary School is undergoing significant improvement following leadership changes in September 2025. The report highlights that leaders have established a "relentless drive to remove barriers to learning," resulting in clear gains in attendance, behaviour, and early years provision. While the school meets the expected standard in several areas, academic achievement and teaching consistency remain areas requiring attention.
Strengths
- Attendance and behaviour have improved, with rates now "broadly in line with the national average" and a "calmer, more purposeful climate."
- Early years provision has improved considerably, with children demonstrating "secure progress across the 7 areas of learning."
- Safeguarding standards are met, fostering an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility."
- Governance is effective, with governors providing "rigorous challenge" and strengthened oversight of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
- Pupils feel safe and valued, benefiting from a "caring environment" where bullying is dealt with quickly.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure teachers use assessment information to make appropriate adaptations to meet pupils' needs.
- Leaders should ensure pupils consistently benefit from high-quality teaching that aligns learning activities to secure foundational knowledge.
- Teaching must be better matched to pupils' existing knowledge to rectify gaps in communication and mathematical understanding.
Safeguarding
The report states that "safeguarding standards are met," confirming that leaders have established an open culture where concerns are actively identified and managed, ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 45% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 59% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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